Recurring Recertification
The Healthcare Services Act (HCSA) requires paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to undergo recertification every two years to maintain their professional competency:
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Paramedics: Paramedics must complete the Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care course.
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EMTs: EMTs must complete the EMT Recertification Programme.
Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate In Pre-hospital Emergency Care course
The Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care Course certifies local and foreign paramedics, who are strongly encouraged to complete their recertification at least 6 months before their current certification expires.
Course Information
The course starts with a five-week self-directed learning phase, where participants will complete online quizzes and participate in discussions. This is followed by a 3-day face-to-face (F2F) session at ITE College East. The third day of the F2F session will include both theory and practical assessments. To successfully complete the course, participants must attend the required F2F sessions and pass both assessments. Additionally, a course briefing will be held, during which textbooks will be provided to participants for the course duration.
Course Application
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the course:
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Possess a Paramedic Level III certificate (SAF/ SCDF)
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Hold a Higher Nitec in Paramedic & Emergency Care
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Have a Diploma in Paramedicine (NYP)
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Provide a letter from UPEC
The details of the 2024 course are as follows:
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Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care course |
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1st Intake |
Course duration: 29 Jan - 7 Mar 2024 |
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Briefing: 26 Jan 2024 |
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Self-directed learning: 29 Jan - 1 Mar 2024 |
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Face-to-Face assessment: 6 - 8 Mar 2024 |
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Retest (if applicable): 13 Mar 2024 |
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2nd Intake |
Course duration: 27 May - 4 July 2024 |
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Briefing: 24 May 2024 |
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Self-directed learning: 27 May - 4 July 2024 |
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Face-to-Face assessment: 2 - 4 July 2024 |
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Retest (if applicable): 10 July 2024 |
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3rd Intake |
Course duration: 21 Oct - 28 Nov 2024 |
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Briefing: 18 Oct 2024 |
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Self-directed learning: 21 Oct - 22 Nov 2024 |
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Face-to-Face assessment: 26 - 28 Nov 2024 |
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Retest (if applicable): 4 Dec 2024 |
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Registration deadline: 15 Oct 2024 |
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The fee payable for 2024 is as follows:
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Joint ITE-UPEC Certificate in Pre-hospital Emergency Care course fee |
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Full Fee (with 9% GST) |
Nett Fee (with 9% GST, after subsidy, if any) |
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$457.80 |
$247.80 |
For more details on the revisions in SSG’s course fee funding, click here to access the SkillsFuture Funding Changes. Please note that the course fee subsidy is applicable only once per participant.
For a detailed overview of the course and registration, please visit the ITE websiteor contact Ms. Belinda Ho at 6590 2146 or via email at belinda_y_ho@ite.edu.sg
EMT Recertification Programme
EMTs are strongly encouraged to complete their recertification 3 to 6 months before their current certification expires.
The recertification course will last for 1.5 days, with the schedule as follows:
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1st Day: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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2nd Day: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue:
SingHealth Alice Lee Institute of Advanced Nursing
168 Jalan Bukit Merah
Connection One Tower 1, #18-00
Singapore 150168
For information about course fees and application procedures, please visit the IAN website by clicking here.